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Honda and Nissan said on Monday that they are starting merger talks. Josh Lefkowitz via Getty ImagesHonda's shares soared by as much as 17% when local markets opened on Tuesday. The automaker said on Monday that it was starting merger discussions with struggling rival Nissan. Honda also announced a $7 billion stock buyback program.

Telegram's CEO says the company is now profitable. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images; AOP. Press/Corbis via Getty ImagesTelegram is profitable after 11 years, thanks to ads and premium subscriptions, its CEO said. The platform's revenue exceeded $1 billion, with $500 million in cash reserves. Telegram faces global scrutiny over misinformation and its lack of content moderation.

The UK Defense Ministry said the RFDEW was live-tested in West Wales about seven months after it announced the development of the weapon. UK Defense MinistryThe UK said it has live-fired its new anti-drone radio weapon that costs only about 10 pence to fire. It's been heralding such weapons as a cheap alternative to missile-based systems for killing drones.